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2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix, Silverstone

The 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix will be held from 2-4 August 2024 at Silverstone circuit in England. Built on the site of a World War II airfield in the English countryside outside of London, Silverstone is the spiritual home of motorsport in the UK and the host of MotoGP since 2010. Greeting approximately 100,000 fans at every grand prix, the circuit commences on the National Pit Straight, leading directly into the renowned sequence of corners known as Maggots, Becketts, and Chapel – an iconic series of turns on the motorcycle track. For event details, tickets and hotels see:  Event details: motogp.com | silverstone.co.uk Tickets: motogp.com | motorsporttickets.com Travel packages: grandstandmotorsports.co.uk Hotels near Silverstone: Expedia | Hotels.com https...
Golf: European Tour rebranded as the DP World Tour from 2022
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Golf: European Tour rebranded as the DP World Tour from 2022

DP World will become the new title sponsor of the European Tour group’s main men's golf tour from the start of the 2022 season. The new look tour will see total prize money break through the $200m mark for the first time, with a new minimum prize fund of $2m for all tournaments solely sanctioned by the DP World Tour.  In 2022, the tour will feature a minimum of 47 tournaments in 27 different countries, including new events in the UAE, Japan, South Africa and Belgium. The expanded Rolex Series will feature five events: the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic, the Genesis Scottish Open, the BMW PGA Championship and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Keith Pelley, chief executive of the European Tour group, said: “The launch of the DP World Tour ...
Destination Sport Experiences to offer cycling tours and hospitality at the 2022 Giro d’Italia
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Destination Sport Experiences to offer cycling tours and hospitality at the 2022 Giro d’Italia

Recently-launched sports travel company Destination Sport Experiences has secured a partnership with RCS Sport to become an official premium tour operator for the 2022 Giro d’Italia cycling grand tour and associated events. The Giro d’Italia is an annual multi-stage cycle race primarily held in Italy, while also starting in, or passing through, other countries along the way. In 2022, Giro d’Italia will begin in Budapest on 6 May and see more than 150 cyclists take on this legendary race over the period of three weeks. As part of the long-term agreement, Destination Sport Experiences will offer unforgettable tours and hospitality experiences, together with the opportunity to ride on the roads of the events at Giro d’Italia, Strade Bianche, Milan San Remo, Il Lombardia and more. ...
Christmas gifts for football fans: classic shirts, stadium tours and more
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Christmas gifts for football fans: classic shirts, stadium tours and more

Give a great Christmas present to the footy fan in your life. From shirts to stadium tours, we have picked out some fantastic Christmas gifts for football fans.  See our other gift guides... Christmas gifts for sports fansChristmas gifts for golf fansChristmas gift guide: sports travel books Football stadium tours  Do you know someone with a passion for sport who has always dreamed about experiencing some of the most famous sporting stadiums in the world? Then treat the sports fan in your life to a stadium tour of a famous sporting venue. Stadium tour options include: Wembley, Old Trafford, Anfield, Stamford Bridge, Emirates Stadium, St James’ Park, Etihad Stadium and the London Stadium. From £10; redletterdays.co.uk Retro and classic football shirts A...
Christmas gifts for golf fans and golfers: clubs, balls, accessories, experiences
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Christmas gifts for golf fans and golfers: clubs, balls, accessories, experiences

Looking to buy a Christmas gift for the golf fan in your life? We’ve picked out some golfing products which will make a great Christmas present or stocking filler.    See our other gift guides... Christmas gifts for football fansChristmas gifts for sports fansChristmas gift guide: sports travel books crewEmbroidery Personalised Golf Gift Box Set  Each personalised golf gift set comes in a beautifully packaged premium gift box and includes a luxury custom embroidered tri-fold golf towel that’s the perfect thoughtful gift for golf lovers on any special occasion. Simply choose your colour and add their name or initials. £24.99; amazon.co.uk Volvik X Marvel Gift Set Golf Balls Treat yourself or your loved ones to a Marvel Golf Ball Gift Set! Choose...
Christmas gifts for sports fans: travel, experiences and days out
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Christmas gifts for sports fans: travel, experiences and days out

If you’re stuck for Christmas gift ideas for sports fans, then read on. Sport and travel experiences, days out and vouchers make an ideal present. See our other gift guides... Christmas gifts for football fansChristmas gifts for golf fansChristmas gift guide: sports travel books Sporting days out from Buyagift  Buyagift offers a variety of exciting packages to entice both your love for sports and travel. Gifts and experiences Including hotel and spa breaks, indoor skydiving, stadium tours, driving and overnight getaways; buyagift.co.uk Experience boxes Inside each Buyagift experience box, you’ll find a glossy brochure full of experiences perfect for a Christmas gift; buyagift.co.uk Gift vouchers Never give someone a bad gift again with a gift voucher fro...

Tour de France: Grand Départ Copenhagen Denmark 2022

With the capital Copenhagen topping the bike-friendly rankings and more than 12,000km of bike paths, Denmark is known for its strong cycling culture. In July 2022, the country will be hosting the start of the world's most prestigious cycling race, the Tour de France. The Grand Départ will take place in the cycling capital of them all, Copenhagen. The second stage will go through Roskilde and Nyborg and the third stage will go from Vejle to Sønderborg.  Stage 1 - Friday 1 July 2022: Copenhagen > Copenhagen (individual time trial 13km) Stage 2 - Saturday 2 July 2022: Roskilde > Nyborg (199km) Stage 3 - Sunday 3 July 2022: Vejle > Sønderborg  
Man City and DreamSetGo announce regional partnership for India
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Man City and DreamSetGo announce regional partnership for India

Manchester City has announced a new regional partnership with India-based sports travel and experiences platform DreamSetGo. The partnership will see DreamSetGo become City’s official football hospitality experiences partner in India.  Founded in 2019 by Monish Shah, DreamSetGo curates premium, end-to-end, authentic sports travel packages across football, cricket, tennis, motorsport, golf among other sports. DreamSetGo is a part of Dream Sports, India’s leading sports technology company. Building on City’s growing presence within the region, the partnership will utilise DreamSetGo’s expertise and knowledge to exclusively provide fans in India with bespoke, tailored travel and matchday hospitality experiences at the Etihad Stadium from the new year. The partnership will also prov...

2023 British Basketball Cup Finals

Utilita Arena Birmingham will play host to the British Basketball Cup Finals on Sunday 29 January 2023. The 20th edition will see 10,000 fans pack out the venue for a finals double-bill – which will see Leicester Riders and London Lions go head-to-head in both the women’s (WBBL) and men’s (BBL) games.   As well as the on-court action, there will also be entertainment courtside with music, cheerleaders and the Slam Dunk Contest featuring some of the finest dunkers from around the league.  Schedule  11am: doors open  12pm: WBBL Cup Final – Leicester vs. London 2pm: BBL Slam Dunk Contest 3.30pm: BBL Cup Final – Leicester vs. London Ticket prices Courtside: £89  Band A: Adult £36 / Child £27 Band B: Adult £30 / Child £23 Band C: Adult £26 / Child £19 Adm...

Masters Snooker 2025

Taking place from 12-19 January 2025, the Masters Snooker tournament is one of the most prestigious events in the world of professional snooker. First held in 1975, it is part of snooker’s Triple Crown, alongside the World Championship and the UK Championship. Unlike ranking events, the Masters is an invitational tournament, featuring the top 16 players in the world rankings. This ensures a high level of competition, with snooker’s elite battling for the coveted Paul Hunter Trophy and a lucrative prize pot. Traditionally held at the Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) in London, the Masters offers an electric atmosphere that matches its storied history. Fans flock to the iconic venue to witness thrilling matches that often feature dramatic comebacks, tense deciders, and moments of pure ski...

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